Table 3 Interview and Focus Group Sample Groups
Sample Group | Definition |
|---|---|
Community Member | A member of one of the participating First Nations community |
Elder/Knowledge Carrier | A member of the community having status as being knowledgeable either due to age or immersion into the traditional cultural practices of the community |
Internal Health Care Provider | Community member who is also a health care services provider within the First Nations community, or a health care provider who comes regularly to the community, has a long-standing relationship and is trusted by the community |
External Heath Care Provider | Non-community members (primarily non-Indigenous) who provide health care services either in or outside of the community to one of the 4 First Nations community partners |